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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.97, 6,985.11 and 2,059.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.97, 6,985.11 and 2,059.09 is: 3,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.97 : 6,985.11 = 2,059.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.97/6,985.11 = 2,059.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.97x = 6,985.11 × 2,059.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.97x = 14,382,970.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,970.15/4,657.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.82

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